Appendix D ( Rock Climbing Survey) Scroll Down

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1 Appendix D ( Rock Climbing Survey) Scroll Down 51

2 2006 Coopers Rock Recreation Study West Virginia University Dear Recreationist: The Department of Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Resources at West Virginia University is conducting a survey of visitors who recreate at Coopers Rock State Forest. The information you provide us will be used to help forest managers better serve the visiting public and protect the area's natural and cultural resources. Participation is voluntary and if you choose to participate in the following 20 questions, everything you tell us will be kept strictly confidential. 1. Have you recreated at Coopers Rock State Forest in the past twelve months? Yes No IF you have visited in the last 12 months, continue with the survey: 2. During the last twelve months, how many days have you spent recreating at the CRSF? 3. During the last twelve months, how many days have you spent recreating at other outdoor recreation areas within a two hour drive of your home? 4. What year did you first start recreating at the CRSF? (year) 5. Do you recreate at the CRSF as often as you like? Yes No IF NO, what constrains you most from recreating at CRSF? Questions 6 and 7. These questions pertain to a typical visit for you at Coopers Rock State Forest: 6. In what activities on this list do you participate in while at Coopers Rock? 7. Which of your activities would you consider to be your primary recreation activity while at Coopers Rock? (X only ONE Box) (Place an X in the box to the left for all that apply) Question 6 Question 7 Bird Watching Camping Cross Country Skiing Educational Field Trip Fishing Hiking Horseback Riding Hunting Mountain Biking Nature Study or Observation Photography Picnicking Sight Seeing Scouting areas for hunting Snow shoeing Technical rock climbing/rappelling Trail running Wildlife Observation Walking/exercising your dog Geo-caching Mushroom/berry gathering US military activities Trail Blazing Other-(Please Describe) 52

3 8. Which trails or other areas do you utilize? If a regular user, indicate most frequently used trails/area. Trails/areas Most frequently used 9. Below is a list of possible reasons why people recreate at Coopers Rock. Place an X in the box next to EACH reason that shows the importance of each item as to why you recreate at Coopers Rock State Forest. Reason To be outdoors For relaxation To get away from the regular routine For challenge or sport For family recreation For physical exercise To be with my friends To experience natural surroundings To develop my skills Not at all Somewhat Moderately Very Extremely 10. Please list below those features that particularly CONTRIBUTED to your enjoyment at Coopers Rock (wildflowers, views, wildlife, etc.) as well as any aspects of the forest that DETRACTED from your enjoyment: FEATURES WHICH: CONTRIBUTED DETRACTED

4 11. While recreating during the last twelve months, did you have any conflicts with others? Yes No 11a. If you experienced conflict, please identify who, besides yourself, was involved: Place an X next to all that apply Hikers Mountain bikers Vehicles Forest staff Dogs Adjacent property owner(s) Horseback riders Educational groups Illegal ATV users Climbers Hunters Bird watchers Other-(identify): 11b. If you experienced conflict, please describe the nature of the conflict. 12. Does Coopers Rock State Forest meet your expectations when it comes to available recreational opportunities? Yes No 13. Please tell us what areas you believe Coopers Rock management should focus on to improve your overall recreational experience. 14. Other Comments: 54

5 15. What is your age? years 16. What racial/ethnic group(s) do you identify with? Check all that apply White Asian Spanish, Hispanic, or Latino Black/African American American Indian/ Alaska Native Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander Other (please list) 17. Which of the following reflects your total household income before taxes, for the last year? (Circle One) Under $10,000 $50,001-70,000 $110, ,000 Over $170,000 $10,001-30,000 $70,001-90,000 $130, ,000 $30,001-50,000 $90, ,000 $150, , What is the highest level of schooling you have completed? (Circle One) Less than 9 th grade 9 th grade to 12 th grade, no diploma High school graduate or equivalent Some college, no degree Associate degree Bachelor s degree Graduate or professional degree 19. Do you consider yourself to be currently living in an urban, suburban, or rural area? Urban Suburban Rural THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR PARTICIPATING IN THIS STUDY!!!!! Please send any comments or questions to Dr. Robert Burns, Recreation, Parks and Tourism Program, Box 6125, Percival Hall, WVU, Morgantown, WV robert.burns@mail.wvu.edu or phone , ext